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Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

purchase of Alaska and authorized Rus
sia to draw on the United States for
5000 900, it was thought by many of the
statesmen who opposed the purchase.
that we had laid in too much stationary
iceberg anu totem poles. But, in these
stirring times when desirable corner
lots. within two blocks of a cable Gne
are searched for and purchased at
placer mine prices, we at once appre-
cate the magnitude of the Alaskan ac-
QUESTION. And now comes Herbert G.
Jones. who claims to be "a lawyer and
genius, and submits u aproposition to the
Pacific coast Steamship company where
in he offers for the mere nominal sum
of $50 900 900 to build a railroad from
Portland. Oregon. to Juneau, Alaska.
His plan is to popularize the project
by selling five million shares at ten dol
lars each. In fact, the protector is not
a particular man, and would not
object to ice-watering the stock to
double that amount.
1t simply dazes the intellect to dwell
upon the possible results of this great
enterprise. At five per cent the inter-
est on the investment would be only two
million five hundred thousand dollars
per year. The fact that it would be
necessary to run a freight train once or
twice month to supply the citizens OF
Juneau and surrounding country with
their wet groceries and bring back ice
bergs. chunks of gold and Alaska dia-
monds. at once justities the investment.
Then for three months in the year there
would be excursions, carrying perhaps
from eight to ten tourists per day,
ninety per cent of which num-
Der would probably be dead
heads. This assures handsome divi-
dends to the five million stockholders.
Within few years Siberian branch
could connect Juneau with Europe.
Bridge Behring straits, or, for that mat
ter. Mr.. Jones could dig tunnel while
he is capitalizing his company. Thence
on to Asia. India, and into space. George
Francis Train could give one psyche
twist and build the road within twelve
months. providing Jones would join and
organize an Alaska CreditMobiler. In
that event congress will literally endow
| the road with an aurora-borealis subsidy.
Among the incidental advantages it
might be suggested that the ruddy
| Esouamaux maiden could leave her far
north-and home Saturday morning, dc
her shopping in Portland, Ore, Satur-
| day night. and be back in time to ac-
| company her beau. who grows fat on tai
| low candles and walrus oil, to church
Sunday evening.
| This new communication with the
suburbs of the north pole would also give
the ticket scalper chance to advertise
his Alaska iceberg compound cupor
tickets for Fourth of July excursions al
reduced rates. But over and above al
these petty considerations and Incl
dental advantages to be derived from
the outlay of the few million dollars il
executing the brilliant but by no means
aboriginal scheme conceived by Mr.
Jones whose salary should be increased
to nine dollars a week, is the assuranc,
that the price of ice in San Francisco
would 90 down twenty degrees belov
Cicero.
As to Jones, he will not only be i'm
mortaliZed i'm America, but the cZar o
all the Russias will confer upon him
patent of mobility and change his nam
from plain Herbert Jones to Ival
Jonesokobilowitch.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

THERE is chance now tor Council
man Bechel to redeem himself by cut
ting loose from the law-defying bell
Yether who proposes 10 continue the
policy of freeze-out on the police COM
mission and recklessly disregards the
we'll known overwhelming sentiment of
the community. AS the representative
Of the Fourth ward, Mr.. Bechel has no
right to continue with the disreputable
combine which has its mainstay in the
Third ward dives and among the lawless
elements of other sections of the city.
We shall presently see whether Mr..
Bechel is past redemption.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

THE result of the hearing in progress
before the Interstate commerce COM
mission, which relates to the arrange
ment existing between the Standard
oil company and the leading southern
railroads, will be regarded with great
and general interest The inquiry is
made on the complaint OF refner of
petroleum at Marietta, Ohio, who is one
of the few whom the Standard has not
been able TO drive out of the business,
His trade over an extensive portion Of
the southwest has, however, been al
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

PREsIDENTMAKING in France is
very different matter from what it is in
the United States. There the president
is not elected by the people, but by the
senators and deputies constituting the
chambers. and the whole business may
be consummated in n few hours, as was
the case when Grevy succeeded
Mcmahon. There is no campaigning,
and the opportunities for wire-pulling
are very limited. Thus when Mcmahon
had determined to resign, his purpose
was announced to the chambers at one
o'clock in the afternoon of January 3Oth,
1879. At once, upon completing the
reading of the letter, the president of
the chamber, then M. Grevy, pro-
cecded to read the articles of the consti-
tuition which required in case of vacancy
in the presidential Office, that the
senate and deputies shall Immediately
meet in convention and elect Il success
sor. That was at 800 of the same after
noon. and the convening of the assem-
bly, was announced for 4:30. At that
hour the senators and deputies met, and
M. Grevy was by a very large majority
elected the new president. The entire
time from the announcement of the res
ignation of one president to the election
of another was not more than five hours.
The letter of President Grevy, announc-
ing his resignation. was sent to the
chamber last night, and the same
course that was gone through when he
was elected will be again pursued,
though very likely more time will be
occupied in choosing his successor.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

UP to the present we have simply APP
piled the thin end of a filteen-cent raw
hide to the back of law-defying mem
bers OF the city council But these
despcradoes exhibit such utter lack of
sentiveness that we shall be compelled
TO strike them in the face with the butt
OF black snake whip. Instead of pay
ing some respect to public opinion, they
are going from bad to worse.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

IT is is about time for our citizens to
call for a division. The sheep in the
city council must separate from the
goats. The men who respect law and
honestly desire to carry out the wishes
of their constituents must break away
from the conspirators who defantly set
themselves above all law, incitc dis
order and play into the hands of burg
lars, foot-pads and thugs by refusing to
give our city efficient police protec-
fiOu
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

"YHE cities of the cou ntry now clamor-
ing for the republican national conven-
ton. so far as heard from, are Omaha,
st. LOUIS, st. Paul, Minneapolis, Chi
cagO, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Rochester,
Washington, New York, Albany, San
Francisco and Denver. Among all
these claimants Omaha is most favored
as to location and here the convention
should be held.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

SAN FRANCISCO, as Omaha, is not
particularly proud OF her strcet-sweep-
ing contractors. One of the papers Of
that city says: ''The city pays about 80
600 year to have its streets kept clean,
and the taxpayers very justly conceive
that they are entitled to get something
for the money which they pay for street
sweeping" Omaha pays about $40, 900
a year, and her taxpayers are Of the
same opinion AS those of San Fran
cisco
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
Would They Not Destroy the Bombs

SdhgCtO tICr) Standard
A subscription has just been taken up in
the Standard Office for the purpose of buying
some bombs to throw at the colored school
girls who play baseball opposite the main
entrance of our studio. Some of their
screams would 90 through four-inch plank
and then tear u fellows car-drum
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

BEACH has again defeated Hanlon.
This event is decisive and the Canadian
must now take IL back seat. But he has
had his day, a good long day too. If he
graceful lly.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
A Severe Punishment.

Judge Buck at Murray, the other day, or
dered jury to be fed on bread, meat and
water until they could decide on their YER
dict. The foreman sent in word that the
bread and meat were correct, but the water
the jury thought, was an unwarranted pun
ishment.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

THE state of Beatrice is now looking
to Washington again where Senator
Paddock is expected in few days to
commence shaking the bushes for sugar
plums. a bridge across the Blue river,
national, is confidently expected, if the
senator fails to get a quarter of mil
lion for Il custom house.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
Sparks Mistake.
Kansas CitU Journal.

Kansas tty journal.
The resignation of Land Of;cc Commis-
sioner Sparks is an event that we have not
seen the end of yet. The trouble with Sparks
was simply that he took democratic profes-
sions of reform to mean something.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
Might Have Inclldc1 Oma ba
San Francisco .1rgondut.

San FFuncIScO IfVOndW.
IT requires more real talent to prevent ones
sef from being run over and run down in
New York or Chicago than it does to edit
weekly paper in California or serve in the
state legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
THE DAILY BEE.
Sworn Statement OF Circulation.

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Sworn to and subscribed in my presence this
Goth da of November, A. ID. 1ss7.
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Geo b. Tzschuck, being first duly sworn. de-
poses and says that he Is secretary OF The Bee
Publishing company, that the actual average
the month Of November. 1855, 13,:As
copies: for December, 1886, 1897 copies {;
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ruary, 1857, 1i.l9s copies; for March, 1881 u 400
copies; for April, 1857. 14,3l6 copies; for May,
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9Th day of October, A. ID. 1887. n. =. FELL,
tSEAL) Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
just the Thing.

TfINVVU ITSIWTIH.
How would this suit the abbrcviators! (!
"Senators and gentlemen. Having read the
newspapers, you know what the country
needs Go to worl-G C.n
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
or Its Balance.

Philadelphia CdU.
Who is that man! That is George Francis
Train. He's all right The rest of the
world is a little Off however.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
Must Make Other Arrangements.

Chicago Tribune
The time is coming when the United States
must enlarge its navy or pare down its Mon
nj
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
A Dangerous Thing 80 DO.

tHNuUD IihU".
1t is dangerous thing to step on take chill
blan of red-hcadcd man in IL crowded
street car just previous to a change in the
weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

POwDERLY's periodic letter threat
ening to resign has evidently been
stereOtNped.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
Omaha Coming to the Front.

Springfield Monitor.
Omaha is coming to the front as one of the
leading stock markets of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

Onice-holding and office-seeSing human nature
Is much the same all the world over. Obstinate
and respectable NJ Grevy, president OF the French
republic, threatened 70 II further annOyances
were heaped upon his sOn-in-law. Possible candi-
dates for the presidency chuckled to themselves at
the opportunity and 10 IT that the life Of the
unworthy son-in-law was made miserable by an
unceasing shower OF accusations and insults And
now NJ Grevy threatens not 70 resign. His recon-
s'deration, however. probably comes TOO late, and
he IS likely 10 be forced ron office. He has made
a conservative and safe executive and as his per-
sonal integrity has not been attacked, one can
hardly see Why Wilson may not be punished and
Greyy retained, II he Is willing 70 remain after the
disgrace OF the relative whom he has 50 Vigorously
defended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

IL is said, apparently on good authority that the
Presidents message viii make no recommends
ton about postal telegraphy. The reasons which
prevail against such advice are said TO be mainly
a belief that the firm establishment OF cvil-ser-
vice reform would be imperiled by the sudden
doubling or trebling OF the employees OF the Post
ONCE Department, and the doubt whether private
competition IS not sufficient 10 keep the telegraph
service OF the country where it ought to be. There
are now about ,OOo,O employees in all grades OF
the postal service. To extend postal telegraphy
10 all parts OF the United states and make It coin
eide with the present postal service would require
as many more employees, II not an even greater
addition TO the Department. The strain OF such
a adjudication OF the service Is something to make
even the most sanguine believer In postal
telegraphy pause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

The action of an ohio railroad in placing air
brakes On its freight cars is an example that
should be followed everywhere. It is sometimes
more important that a freight train should be
stopped quickly than II Is 10 stop a passenger
tram The safety To trainnen iustiaes the limo
walton on the ground OF humanity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

The trial Of Most brings out the declaration by
an Anarchist that when society Is reformed by
him and his fellows conscience Is 10 be every
mans punishment That is good, but for some
time 70 come there VIII be belief that the con-
science that Furnishes should be locked up between
four walls while iniiicting It's penalty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

There are forty -seyen committees In the United
States senate and the dominant party has but
thirty eight senators Each and every republican
senator will therefore have a chairInanship The
nine left over will go 10 the democratic Senator's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

The voice OF the public singer has been a favorite
illustration OF value In the many books on political
economy. Poor Gerster's misfortune shows IL
The loss Of q few rare high notes means thousands
OF dollars 70 her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

senator Blackburn says the next Democratic
candidate for vice president Is to come from ILL.,
nOis and his name begins with b. Is the senator
going 70 move over into Egypt:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

PHILADELPHIA STORE.
Store, in the following Departments In Furs we will
offer full line of all the most desirable kinds such
BEAVER. Mink, Lynx, Silver Gray Fox, Bear and Silk
Beaver in Mns Boas and by the yard at prices that
Will surely sell them.
Will offer full line of China Silk in plain and fancy
and embroidered Tides also LADIES' and Gents Hand
kerchlefs in white and coored, white center with
coiored borders. Muiers white and colored plain
great variety in Chldrens Ladies' and Gents Ladies'
Hosiery and Lesyngs in all styles and prices to suit
the times.
In our Glove Department will offer some great
bargains in Suede Gloves at ,S5c., Is and fl @
These prices lower than other house in for
the same quality Kid Gloves in all shades and black
i'll heavy stitchnfor 81 $l.25 and 30, extra good
In our Fancy Department We offer all kinds of En-
broidery Silks Chenille, and all kinds of Worsteads
Fancy Ornaments, &c. Baby Caps in Wool and Silk
caps, Plush Bonnets and everything the baby wants.
In our Gents Department will offer full line of
underwear III white, red and natural wool also, full
line OF Gloves Half Hose Collars and Cuffs
Wool goods from PC. up. full yard wide Also full
line of Cashmere at very low prices.
Silks, yelvets, Plush, in all coors and low prices
Our Blanket stock is now complete, and are offer
ing them from 81 up to 49, everything new, old
We have specialties in Umbrellas in Gingham Al
paca Gloria, Isle Thread and Silk all silk, natural
stick and gold and silver handles very cheap.
In our Carpet Department you will find a choice
selection of Ingram from poo. up 75c, Tapestry
Brussels from SOC. to Nc, Body Brussels 81 and
up. Rugs of all kinds very cheap. Art Squares all
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Curtain Poles with Brass Trimmings in all kinds of
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WoopwAsD & LorHnops Column.
Art EMBho1pEaY DEPARTMENT.

Ho1rDAr FAscr Goops.
We shall open on Monday morning advance
HOLIDAY FANCY GOODS
purchased expressly for the Christmas trade.
comprising
Plush Toilet Cases.
Plush Perfumery Cases
Plush Manicure Sets.
Plush Handkerchief Boxes.
Plush Glove Boxes.
Plush Jewelry Cases.
Writing Desks
Travelling Cases.
Autograph Albums.
Various Fancy Baskets
Pon-pourn Jars.
japanese Jars
French-Glass Toilet Bottles.
Bronze Ash Receivers
Celluloid Articles
french-glass Paper Weights.
Eroy Ware
juneau Dolls
Bsque Dolls
Dressed Dolls
Undressed Dolls
Wax Dolls
Infant Dolls
Rag Dolls
Crying Dolls.
Sleeping Dolls.
washable Dolls.
Boy Sailor Dolls
Girl Sailor Dolls.
Turning Head Dolls
kid-body Dolls.
Jointed Dolls
Papa and Mama Dolls
Dark haired Dolls.
Blonde Haired Dolls
Also athousand-and-one other fancy articles
which We have not space to mention
These articles will be displayed on the first
and second floors. and will be well worth SEEING
WOODWARD Il LOTHROP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

4 AIDES GENUINE BALTIC SEAL MUFFS, go. AS;
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SlS9, worth 81. BLUM'S,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

THE STAR has alwlvs been an outspOken advo-
cate of South Washington In It's efforts 20 escape
throttling by the railroads. The present Is criti-
cal time sOr that section. Everything points 10
general change IN the railroads OF the city. Relief
10 south Washington must be secured In this
movement or not at ali After the b. and o. has
obtained southern connections, and East wash
ingtOn s free from its grievance OF surface tracks,
south Washington deprived OF these allies Will
need 70 contend single handed gnst all tie rail-
roads using and to use the union station. Sixth
street and the mall must be cleared, and the
Incubus Of DISTRACTED surface tracks on Maryland
and virginia avenues removed, now or never.
south Washington should and probably does favor
any practicable form OF relief which can be carried
10 success In connection with the other changes.
Naturally the desire Of that section is TO put the
union station and the railroad tracks as far from
the thickly settled portions as possible. But all
the various routes and sites proposed should be
considered The chance Of relief should not be
fastened II they can be avoided, upon the details
OF any single scheme. one OF the most important
questions 20 BE- decided Is that which relates to
the pTacticabiiity OF sinking the tracks on Mary
land and virginia avenues so that travel and
trade Will be free from obstruction in passing from
the north TO the south boundary OF the section II
after careful examination south Washington finds
no reue, In that plan, and prefers existing evils
unless the scheme OF union station near reserya-
ton IL and an elevated road along street is
found practicable and desirable, the fact should
he understood for no one would advocate the sink
ing OF the tracks except in the supposed interest
Of south Washington. II, however. all the plans
proposed are recognized as substantial forms or
relief differing only In kind and degree, this fact
should be generally known, and any bitter antag-
onism between the different plans which might
render difficult the general and hearty acceptance
Of the one finally adopted should be avoided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-26

The failure OF the Panama canal when analysed
presents all the causes OF disaster Up 10 July 1st
1856, De Lesseps company had spent in round
numbers Isl, 500 600 on the work at the Isthmus.
OF this large sum over s60,OOO,O0O, IL appears.
were not expended on the work Of construction
over $50 600 900 went as interest OF capital Hos
pItals have consumed one-twelfth of the whole
OUTLAY. Houses end stables. servants and parlor
cars for managers have cost 100000; while
"a 800 600 were given indernnities TO examining
engineers and for abandoned contracts. The
Panama railroad was bought at $50 share when
IL was quoted at $50. With all this great outlay,
the interest account is now right where it was at
the start-s3O,OOO,OOO n year. Waving all
doubts OF the completion OF the canal
under this wasteful management, the question
arises, VIII the work be an international benefit
at a cost that must inevitably increase tolls TO the
shipping that makes use of IT? The company has
i've years left in which to dig the canal With
their finances at the present low ebb the De Les
seps' company viii be bankrupt before One-third
OF that interval passes. II new policy should be
adopted and men enough be put at work-lt would
require ~, 900 men at work under the best cOndi-
tions-the concern might be able to 1oat Its debt
and complete the canal But what viii the cost
be- Probably not less than 500. 100000. This
debt and the capital stock Of the concern would
swell the burden Of interest to $40 900 year,
which. besides running expenses, salaries, &C.,
must be paid by the commerce OF
Europe and this country mainly. The
Panama canal more than ever IL coming to be
OF International concern. The countries that are
TO use IL, considering the fact that the route is
one OF three possible transits across that narrow
neck OF the continent, have right 10 say that the
canal shah be built at a reasonable cost. The
United States has an eminent right TO demand a
thorough Oyerhauling Of the present administra-
ton BY the De LessepS' company.
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